The primary goal of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is to provide scientific information to reduce risks due to volcanic and seismic activity. To this end, HVO scientists assess volcano hazards and inform the public and civic officials using media outlets, community forums and other outreach activities.

The primary goal of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is to provide scientific information to reduce risks due to volcanic and seismic activity. To this end, HVO scientists assess volcano hazards and inform the public and civic officials using media outlets, community forums and other outreach activities.

An Indian Hindu devotee prays to the sun god as she stands in knee deep waters Thursday in the Hussain Sagar Lake during the Chhath Puja festival in Hyderabad, India. During Chhath, an ancient Hindu festival, rituals are performed to thank the sun god for sustaining life on earth.

In March 2008, a new volcanic vent opened within Halema‘uma‘u, a crater at the summit of Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption continues today, with continuous degassing, occasional explosive events and an active, circulating lava lake.

In March 2008, a new volcanic vent opened within Halema‘uma‘u, a crater at the summit of Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption continues today, with continuous degassing, occasional explosive events and an active, circulating lava lake.

By NORMAN BEZONA
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
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Posted: Oct 22 2017 - 12:05am

Mark your calendar for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Old Kona Airport Park pavilion in Kailua-Kona to catch a great plant sale of bamboos, fruit trees, succulents, anthuriums, orchids and other air plants.

By NORMAN BEZONA
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
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Posted: Oct 22 2017 - 12:05am

Mark your calendar for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Old Kona Airport Park pavilion in Kailua-Kona to catch a great plant sale of bamboos, fruit trees, succulents, anthuriums, orchids and other air plants.

RABAT, Morocco — A remarkable restaurant in Morocco’s capital offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy a full, fresh meal for just $6. But what’s most remarkable are its chefs: all are developmentally disabled.